Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Thank you guys so much for watching this. This is unequivocally the best video I’ve made and I’m proud of what I hope is a good case for the fact that the difference between beginner and advanced athletic training isn’t cut and dry.
As mentioned, I’m working on the sequel to this: how to actually train as a beginner. That one will probably be about finding shortcuts to individualizing training early on, rate of progression, and the interplay between hypertrophy and strength.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:12 Defining Terms
4:42 Guess the Training Plan
6:50 Lack of Difference
8:24 Volume, NL, Tonnage
9:08 Arrow of specificity
11:04 Beginner program review
16:35 Individualization
19:15 Conclusion
The program reviews:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OZkVn-lBVvQzDSDo-wwSKe7R8-fzc_f4-1lnDDvxRB8/edit#gid=0
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Some helpful links:
Nuckols and genetics: strongerbyscience.com/genetics-and-strength-training-just-different
strongerbyscience.com/pubmed-doesnt-replace-a-strength-coach
Hard sets: strongerbyscience.com/the-new-approach-to-training-volume
A few of the studies I mentioned:
journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2008/03000/Significant_Strength_Gains_Observed_in_Rugby.14.aspx
link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-017-0823-y
researchgate.net/publication/230756715_Periodization_Paradigms_in_the_21st_Century_Evidence-Led_or_Tradition-Driven
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We provide comprehensive powerlifting coaching for athletes of all skill levels. Find out more at:
thestrengthathlete.com
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Thank you guys so much for watching this. This is unequivocally the best video I’ve made and I’m proud of what I hope is a good case for the fact that the difference between beginner and advanced athletic training isn’t cut and dry.
As mentioned, I’m working on the sequel to this: how to actually train as a beginner. That one will probably be about finding shortcuts to individualizing training early on, rate of progression, and the interplay between hypertrophy and strength.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:12 Defining Terms
4:42 Guess the Training Plan
6:50 Lack of Difference
8:24 Volume, NL, Tonnage
9:08 Arrow of specificity
11:04 Beginner program review
16:35 Individualization
19:15 Conclusion
The program reviews:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OZkVn-lBVvQzDSDo-wwSKe7R8-fzc_f4-1lnDDvxRB8/edit#gid=0
MASS
(I happily use MASS myself, but just letting you know that if you sign up using these links, I receive a commission)
FREE MASS Issue: transactions.sendowl.com/stores/11059/37715
Sign up for MASS monthly research reviews: transactions.sendowl.com/subscriptions/3851/B69F3490/purchase?r=37715
Some helpful links:
Nuckols and genetics: strongerbyscience.com/genetics-and-strength-training-just-different
strongerbyscience.com/pubmed-doesnt-replace-a-strength-coach
Hard sets: strongerbyscience.com/the-new-approach-to-training-volume
A few of the studies I mentioned:
journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2008/03000/Significant_Strength_Gains_Observed_in_Rugby.14.aspx
link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-017-0823-y
researchgate.net/publication/230756715_Periodization_Paradigms_in_the_21st_Century_Evidence-Led_or_Tradition-Driven
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We provide comprehensive powerlifting coaching for athletes of all skill levels. Find out more at:
thestrengthathlete.com
Sponsors:
Virus INTL, get 10% off using BRYCE10: imp.i119894.net/r60XG
SBD Apparel: us.sbdapparel.com/brycelewis
